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Last sold for $2,800,000 on Dec 15, 1999

234 CONGRESS ST # 236

BOSTON, MA 02110
0
Baths
31,752 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.1 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1899
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
6
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$2,800,000 · Dec 15, 1999

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$154,423 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$5,948,500 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$2,284,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$3,664,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$7,008,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Office Building
CountySuffolk
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.2000
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.10
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Quincy Upper SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–12 · 0.7 mi
E
Josiah Quincy Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.7 mi

District: Boston School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02110These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.148
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.105
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.80

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.87%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.33%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.2,868
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.10,263 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$162,196
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$256,191
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.46 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.58%

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How this home compares

234 Congress St # 236 measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Among the largest homes in Downtown
  • Has a bigger lot than 81% of homes in Downtown
  • Older than 91% of homes in Boston 02110

How it measures up in Boston 02110

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Boston 02110.

Living area31,752 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,234 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.1 ac
SmallerTypical 1,263 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 72% of homes nearby

Year built1899
OlderTypical 1987Newer

Newer than 9% of homes nearby

How 234 Congress St # 236 ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDowntownBoston 02110Suffolk County
Living areabigger than31,752 ft²almost all homesalmost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than0.1 ac81% of homes72% of homes70% of homes
Year builtnewer than189910% of homes9% of homes18% of homes

About 234 Congress St # 236

When did 234 Congress St # 236, Boston, MA last sell?

234 Congress St # 236, Boston, MA last sold on Dec 15, 1999 for $2,800,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 234 Congress St # 236, Boston, MA?

234 Congress St # 236, Boston, MA has 31,752 square feet of living space and a 0.10-acre lot.

When was 234 Congress St # 236, Boston, MA built?

234 Congress St # 236, Boston, MA was built in 1899, making it 127 years old. The building has 6 stories.

What schools serve 234 Congress St # 236, Boston, MA?

234 Congress St # 236, Boston, MA is assigned to Quincy Upper School (middle), rated D; Josiah Quincy Elementary School (elementary), rated B. All sit in Boston School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 234 Congress St # 236, Boston, MA compare to other homes in Boston 02110?

Among the 1,885 homes in Boston 02110, it is bigger than almost all of them (31,752 ft² against a typical 1,234 ft²), its lot is bigger than 72% of them (0.1 ac against a typical 1,263 ft²) and it is newer than 9% of them (1899 against a typical 1987). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 234 Congress St # 236, Boston, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 234 Congress St # 236, Boston, MA was $154,423. The county assessed it at $5,948,500.

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